King Charles II
Definition
King Charles II refers to the last Habsburg monarch who ruled over both España (Spain) and its colonies during his reign from 1665 until his death in 1700.
Analogy
Picture King Charles II as a chess player sitting on a throne-shaped chess piece. Just like a skilled chess player strategizes their moves on the board, King Charles II made important decisions that influenced the fate of España and its colonies.
Related terms
Habsburg Dynasty: The ruling family in España during the time of King Charles II, known for their extensive power and influence.
Succession Crisis: The period of uncertainty and conflict that arose after King Charles II's death due to his lack of direct heirs.
War of Spanish Succession: A war fought among European powers to determine who would succeed King Charles II as ruler of España.
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